Illustration til "Om Aartusinder" i H.C. Andersen, "Eventyr og Historier", Bind 2 1870 - 1873

This wood engraving by H.P. Hansen, titled "Illustration til "Om Aartusinder" i H.C. Andersen, "Eventyr og Historier", Bind 2", depicts a flying machine soaring over a tumultuous sea. Created between 1870 and 1873, the work captures the imagination of flight during a time when such technology was still in its nascent stages. The detailed depiction of the waves and the stylized form of the aircraft suggest a sense of both realism and fantasy, reflecting the pioneering spirit of the era. This small-scale work, measuring 73 mm x 97 mm, is part of the collection of SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst.